The 19-year-old was fatally injured as a result of the collision between a Peugeot 207 and a Volkswagen Bora.

Two women are currently fighting for their lives following the crash.

The women - aged 18 and 36 - are in a critical condition at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

In total seven people were taken to hospital following the crash.

The other casualties were taken to Causeway Hospital.

Local Independent councillor Padraig McShane reflected the shock and sorrow of the community.

He said: "Young Johnny Black was an extremely popular lad among his peers. He would drive lorries the length and breadth of Ireland.

The scene of the fatal crash on the Cushendall Road

"To lose his life in this manner has left the area reeling this morning.

"Those who had the task of responding to the scene are in shock. All our thoughts and prayers are with those caught up in the accident on the Cushendall Road."

A PSNI spokesman said earlier: "Police can confirm that a 19 year old male has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Cushendall Road in Ballycastle early this morning, Monday 6th April.

"The deceased was travelling in a Peugeot 207 that was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Bora at around 3.40am. A number of other people were injured as a result of the collision which has left a man and woman in critical condition in hospital."